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British Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "choose between my physical health and my professional position" as the competition persists for a position in January's Australian Open main draw.

While the regular WTA Tour season is over, there are still ranking points to be gained in South American nations, Argentina, multiple sites and international tournaments.

The female participant roster for the first Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be determined by the global standings of early December, which could present a challenging situation for competitors near the cut.

Physical Setbacks

Ex- British number one Boulter experienced an abductor in her concluding competition of the year in international locations last timeframe, and is now weighing up whether to compete in the WTA 125 development competition in European venues, the European nation, in the opening days of December.

Boulter's ongoing health concern, and the fact she would need to achieve at least multiple victories in Angers to improve her ranking, means she may probably ultimately not competing.

Contrasting Methods

In opposition, male players are not confronting the equivalent dilemma, as for the initial instance the male Australian Open participant roster will be drawn up from this week's positions, which is the ATP's formal year-end ranking date.

The modification is intended to deterring players from chasing ranking points during what is essentially the break period.

Professional Adjustments

This season has been a demanding one for Boulter.

She secured just fourteen Tour-level major tournament contests and currently parted ways with trainer Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she secured several WTA victories.

"Biljana is an exceptional instructor, and an remarkably quality human as well, which produces circumstances very difficult," Boulter said.

The search for a new instructor is actively progressing, looking for an individual who has high-level expertise as Boulter maintains the belief she can be a top-20 competitor.

Future Goals

"Moving ahead with a new coach, one thing I'm absolutely certain on is that they are going to be someone who has a lot of knowledge in how to make it to the very top level of this sport," she stated.

"I've been ranked as elevated as 23 and I believe I can return to that position. I am not convinced my standard has gone anywhere, I believe the consistency should develop.

"My aim is not simply to be ranked fifty, forty, 30, 20 - we've been there. The objective is to be within the top twenty."